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Business Development Associate

Overview:

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, global development company that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Chevy Chase, MD (metro Washington, D.C. area), Creative has programs in more than 30 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Founded in 1977, Creative is a minority-owned, mission-driven organization that has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture that we are building, seeking staff that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but care deeply about supporting each other's growth. Our success depends on all our employees' points of view, and the principle that inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

Position Summary:

This is a support position that performs a variety of responsible business development assignments on proposal teams and participates in the development and delivery of competitive proposals with several technical program divisions, as well as Contracts and Pricing and Human Resources. The Business Development Associate works within the parameters of Creative’s Business Development Policy and Procedures, including Creative’s Style Manual and all company policies, procedures and timelines to support submissions that are technically and financially sound, responsive, compliant, and of the highest quality.

Reporting & Supervision:

The Business Development Associate works under regular supervision on proposal teams, providing responsible support to Proposal Manager(s), proposal teams and senior business development staff. S/he reports to and is typically supervised by a Regional Business Development Director, or designee, though the incumbent may receive guidance from an Associate Business Development Manager, Business Development Manager.

Expected Outcomes:

Coordinate assigned proposal development projects, ensuring the integrity of implementation of Creative’s proposal development process;
Build understanding of proposal development process and assist with compliance with Creative’s business development policies, procedures, and timelines;
Coordinate with others across the company and create desired synergies when working on assigned proposals for technical program divisions;
Be proactively involved within the international development industry and proposal management profession to stay abreast of latest developments, innovations, and best practices.

Responsibilities:

Performs a wide variety of support and administrative tasks related to the bid pursuit and proposal development, including setting up and maintaining filing and record systems;
Supports preparation of proposal kick-off meetings, including requisite documents, calendars, outlines, compliance matrices, etc.;
Supports Proposal Manager(s) in finalizing teaming arrangements;
Supports Proposal Manager(s) in ensuring proposals are compliant with client requirements;
Prepares and sends out documentation for subcontractors; collects required documentation, verifies documents are accurate and complete, tracks missing information;
Helps Proposal Manager(s) by arranging and setting up meetings, taking notes and preparing reports;
Tracks progress on recruiting and securing staff, including: develop job descriptions, ensure ads are posted, and review CVs for non-key and local personnel;
Drafts, reviews and /or formats proposal documents, as needed;
Tracks progress made in compiling proposal volumes, including all annexes; reports progress regularly to Proposal Manager(s);
Contributes to pre-bid research efforts, including preparation of desk studies and participation on reconnaissance trips;
Convenes post-submission debriefing meetings to discuss processes and other issues and prepares written reports detailing lessons learned;
Contributes to continuous business process improvement, including the revision of the Business Development Manual and creation of new templates and forms.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Development, Political Science, or relevant field and at least 1 year of relevant experience
Strong writing, editing, communications and organizational skills;
Meticulous attention to detail;
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and
In-depth knowledge and use of database, spreadsheet (Excel), word-processing (Word), document production (Adobe), and presentation (PowerPoint) software.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

Developing knowledge of the international development industry.
Reading, writing and listening skills in a language other than English; and
Experience using SharePoint

The Salary Range for this position is expected to be: $55,800 - $68,300

EEOC Statement: Creative is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, Ameri-Corps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Accessibility Notice: If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Ireneb@creativedc.com. Please view Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: Creative will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation. #LI-IB

Only finalists will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Creative's mission is to support people around the world to realize the positive change they seek. Creative envisions stable neighborhoods, communities and regions that can develop effective institutions to provide for their people, enabling them ...

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FUNDING

Nonprofit

INDUSTRY

Business Consulting

TEAM SIZE

501-1000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Chevy Chase, DC

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